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Shireena Al Nowais

Chief Reporter
UAE
A journalist from the UAE with more than a decade's experience, Shireena joined The National in 2013. She is interested in public policy, judicial, social, health and government issues, and has written several investigative reports pertaining to these areas. She also launched and handled a weekly charity page called “Helping Hands”.
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Dr Fatima Al Kaabi, director of the ADBMT programme at Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre, and Dr Yendry Ventura, chief executive of ADSCC. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
EXCLUSIVEHow Abu Dhabi aims to be a regional hub for organ regeneration

Treatments to cure Type 1 diabetes and organ failure could be launched in the UAE within five to six years

HealthJuly 26, 2023
Ahmed Al Marzooqi has welcomed the employment directive by Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah. Photo: Ahmed Al Marzooqi
Sharjah jobs pledge a boost for local talent, say Emiratis

Sheikh Dr Sultan insists roles will be found for all job-seeking citizens aged 18 to 60 after saying a previous ruling had been misapplied

UAEJuly 26, 2023
Amjad Khan's toe was repurposed as his thumb after a terrible accident. Photo: SSMC
Abu Dhabi medics replace man's thumb with his toe

Doctors at SSMC reattach severed fingers and build new hand for father of five

UAEJuly 21, 2023
Abdulla Al Samahi, 26, started working for a start-up last year after graduating from Abu Dhabi Polytechnic.
'My ideas are heard': Emirati graduates advocate working at start-ups

The National spoke to recent graduates who recommend getting experience at smaller companies first

UAEJuly 14, 2023
The government has been trying to boost the number of Emiratis who work in the private sector through its Emiratisation drive. Photo: Stock photo, Bjoern Lauen
What are the new Emiratisation rules and fines?

The UAE announced a major change in Emiratisation rules this week

UAEJuly 12, 2023
Dr. Mouza Al Shehhi, Director of UN Women GCC Liason Office. Victor Besa / The National
Climate discussions must address gender gap, UN conference hears

Calls for greater inclusivity in run-up to Cop28, as forum told more women than men are affected by climate change

UAEJuly 12, 2023
Athari Al Hosani, pictured right is a guest services executive at Burjeel Medical City. Photo: Burjeel Medical City
Emiratis reveal their 'amazing' experiences working in private sector

UAE nationals say they relish the opportunity to learn from others and develop their talents

UAEJuly 11, 2023
The case was heard at the UK's Supreme Court in Westminster, London. Getty
Divorce battle over dead husband's estate highlights UK law 'defect'

Calls for legal reform after woman's claim against ex-husband's estate rejected because he had died

UAEJuly 05, 2023
Ali Al Shimmari and Abdullah Al Remeithi will provide research support offer insights into best practices for the Year of Sustainability team. Photo: National Experts Program
UAE appoints sustainability ambassadors ahead of Cop28

Ali Al Shimmari and Abdulla Al Remeithi will represent the Year of Sustainability team in its goal to tackle climate change

Cop28June 27, 2023
Parents must be vigilant against the use of drugs among young people, authorities said. Photo: Abu Dhabi Judicial Department
Sheikha Fatima urges parents to help in fight against drugs

Collaborative effort is needed, says Mother of the Nation

UAEJune 26, 2023
Woman wearing traditional Andalusian dresses stand on Plaza de Espana in Seville as Spain is bracing for an early heat wave on April 24, 2023. - Drought-hit Spain is bracing for an early heat wave this week with temperatures forecast to hit 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) in some places, another sign of climate change. (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO / AFP)
UAE launches project to explore Arab world's ties to Andalusian culture

Exhibition of Andalusian art will take place at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, with conferences in Spain and the UAE

HeritageJune 22, 2023
Doctors say prevention is key and should be the current focus if there are any hopes to reduce the number of people living with kidney disease. Reuters
Abu Dhabi's kidney transplant centre saves hundreds of lives since opening

Doctors at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City have performed 37 operations this year

UAEJune 16, 2023
Dr Mandeep Singh, Dr Mauricio Herrera and colleagues performed in-utero surgery on Liz Valentina Parra Rodriguez's baby. Photo: Burjeel Medical City
Abu Dhabi doctors perform in-womb spinal surgery

Doctors at Burjeel Medical City repair spinal defect in a 24-week unborn baby

UAEJune 13, 2023
Nogah Bareket, from Tel Aviv married her husband Itamar at the Judicial court in Abu Dhabi last September. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
More than 10,000 couples marry at Abu Dhabi civil court

Average of 40 marriage applications being received each day

UAEJune 12, 2023
President Sheikh Mohamed launched the National Experts Programme in 2019. Photo: Ministry of the Presidential Court
The top UAE graduates with ambitions ranging from astronaut to ambassador

The cream of the crop are nearing the end of the eight-month National Experts Programme

UAEJune 09, 2023
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